Assuming Boston can’t trade the 3rd pick for a star

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Posted on: Tue, 05/17/2016 - 5:13pm #63767

BleedGreen808
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I’m a little disappointed Boston didn’t get up into the top 2 during the lottery. However to get the 3rd pick while winning 48 games I can’t be too upset. This does make it harder for Boston to trade for a star with the Lakers now holding the stronger asset in the 2nd pick. So I’d expect Boston won’t be able to acquire Cousins, Butler, etc.
That leaves a couple of options of what to do with the pick. Either stay put at 3 and take BPA or move back a little to get a player and some more assets. The players I have my eye on at #3 include Bender, Murray, Hield, and possibly Brown. At this point, Bender and Murray are the two players I’m leaning towards. Bender is a big risk but the potential as a versatile PF is intriguing with the way the NBA is headed. Murray provides much needed shooting and potential but his athleticism and defense are concerns.
So if you were Danny Ainge and trading for a star was not an option what would you look to do with the 3rd pick?
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Posted on: Tue, 05/17/2016 - 5:33pm #1062943

nateval
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This is a tough call. I think I’m leaning towards Bender, I’m not crazy about anyone at 3. Shoot me now but I would consider drafting Thon at 3. I really love his upside it sounds crazy now to say but I bet he’s going to shoot up the boards.
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- Posted on: Tue, 05/17/2016 - 5:43pm #1062951
  
  BleedGreen808
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  There’s nobody standing out at 3rd for me either. Workouts and interviews should help some of the prospects to stand out more. I’d love to get Maker at 16 but I think that would be unlikely with his stock is already moving up from interviews and measurements.
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- Posted on: Tue, 05/17/2016 - 5:43pm #1063073
  
  BleedGreen808
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  There’s nobody standing out at 3rd for me either. Workouts and interviews should help some of the prospects to stand out more. I’d love to get Maker at 16 but I think that would be unlikely with his stock is already moving up from interviews and measurements.
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- Posted on: Tue, 05/17/2016 - 6:39pm #1062985
  
  Dell87
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  We can get thon at 16. We just gotta take the most talented guy at 3. Any position
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- Posted on: Tue, 05/17/2016 - 6:39pm #1063106
  
  Dell87
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  We can get thon at 16. We just gotta take the most talented guy at 3. Any position
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Posted on: Tue, 05/17/2016 - 5:33pm #1063065

nateval
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This is a tough call. I think I’m leaning towards Bender, I’m not crazy about anyone at 3. Shoot me now but I would consider drafting Thon at 3. I really love his upside it sounds crazy now to say but I bet he’s going to shoot up the boards.
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Posted on: Tue, 05/17/2016 - 5:41pm #1062949

llperez
3 is a tough spot in this draft. Trading backwards wont get you the assets that it would in other years becasue right now the difference between 3 and 10 isnt what it normally is.
If they keep the pick, i dont think going gaurd is the way to go since they already have a nice backcourt. I would go with bender or brown. Although i know very little about bender and im just basing that off what mock sites are saying.

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- Posted on: Tue, 05/17/2016 - 5:49pm #1062955
  
  BleedGreen808
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  Ainge has already said in his press conference that they will go with BPA regardless of position. So I won’t be surprised if they go guard but at some point you have way too many guards. I don’t know a ton about Bender either but if he’s got the potential that scouts and the mock sites believe he has my attention.
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  - Posted on: Tue, 05/17/2016 - 7:26pm #1063020
    
    celtics are rawesum
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    he will trade the pick and mess it up. remember how upset he got at media last year for not getting his way?
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  - Posted on: Tue, 05/17/2016 - 7:26pm #1063140
    
    celtics are rawesum
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    he will trade the pick and mess it up. remember how upset he got at media last year for not getting his way?
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- Posted on: Tue, 05/17/2016 - 5:49pm #1063077
  
  BleedGreen808
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  Ainge has already said in his press conference that they will go with BPA regardless of position. So I won’t be surprised if they go guard but at some point you have way too many guards. I don’t know a ton about Bender either but if he’s got the potential that scouts and the mock sites believe he has my attention.
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Posted on: Tue, 05/17/2016 - 5:41pm #1063071

llperez
3 is a tough spot in this draft. Trading backwards wont get you the assets that it would in other years becasue right now the difference between 3 and 10 isnt what it normally is.
If they keep the pick, i dont think going gaurd is the way to go since they already have a nice backcourt. I would go with bender or brown. Although i know very little about bender and im just basing that off what mock sites are saying.

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Posted on: Tue, 05/17/2016 - 5:46pm #1062953

The Scare Crow Rises
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Now that the dust has settled…
We are bitter division rivals and I am happy to see you all back into the Playoff hunt, the NBA is always better when Boston, LA, Chicago, New York AND PHILADELPHIA are relevent and contending…You guys always do a good job of rebuilding and I’m exited to see where you guys can go from here…
Your greatest asset right now is a Great young Coach, rich history and pasionate fanbase…
The #3 pick and a package of players and picks involving Smart/Young/Rozier should be very tempting to any Team in a Rebuild/Collection of Assets Mode…
I’m in Philadelphia as I said so I don’t think we can make a deal built around Okafor, with his run in with Boston fans in his rookie season it’d be very tricky trading him there…
But What about Nerlens Noel?
Now, I’m not saying Noel is worth all those assets you’ve amassed but He’d be worth a few of those I’d assume…He’s a potential DPotY and if he ever added some finesse and a jump shot ala Ibaka or dare I say KG he could be a Very good player, I’m super high on Noel and don’t even really want to trade him but I’m looking at all options to improve the perimeter in Philadelphia
Noel for #3(Murray) + Young and Rozier(expendable with Hunter and Smart backing up Thomas and Bradley)
Noel and Olynyk downlow with Sullinger adding some scoring off the bench, gives you guys run to go after Barnes at Sf and Buddy Hield at Sg(via trading up using some of those picks from Brooklyn)
PG-Thomas-Smart
Sg-Buddy via trade-Bradley-Hunter
Sf-Barnes via FA-Crowder
Pf-Jerebko-Sullinger
C-Noel-Olynyk
adding a missing piece Pf at the deadline could push them into a nice position going forward(like they’re not already in a great position)

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- Posted on: Tue, 05/17/2016 - 6:09pm #1062969
  
  UnbiasedObserver
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  There is nobody on the Sixers that would truly interest the Celtics besides Okafor. Noel is not a star and the Celtics are done acquiring picks and middling role players , the next trade they make will be for a star. And you said the Sixers won’t trade Okafor so there you have it.
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  - Posted on: Tue, 05/17/2016 - 8:16pm #1063168
    
    BeastMode716
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    Noel is an absolute stud…… he’s only 21…. he’s an explosive leaper & shot blocker…… he can guard anyone off ball screens….. He’s an excellent passer for a Big……. he’s got quick hands & feet & is always racking up steals…… & at nearly 7 feet he runs the floor in transition like a grey hound……… And he scored 12 points a game……
    I would give up Marcus Smart & that #3 pick in a heart beat for Noel……. but I don’t think Phila would be dumb enough to do it………. Guards are a dime a dozen……. the 2017 Draft will be deep in guards & wings…….. but 7 footers w/ Noel freak athletic ability are Very rare……..
    He would fit Perfectly on the Celtics…… If they had an Elite Rim protector they win that Atlanta series……
    
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  - Posted on: Tue, 05/17/2016 - 8:16pm #1063048
    
    BeastMode716
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    Noel is an absolute stud…… he’s only 21…. he’s an explosive leaper & shot blocker…… he can guard anyone off ball screens….. He’s an excellent passer for a Big……. he’s got quick hands & feet & is always racking up steals…… & at nearly 7 feet he runs the floor in transition like a grey hound……… And he scored 12 points a game……
    I would give up Marcus Smart & that #3 pick in a heart beat for Noel……. but I don’t think Phila would be dumb enough to do it………. Guards are a dime a dozen……. the 2017 Draft will be deep in guards & wings…….. but 7 footers w/ Noel freak athletic ability are Very rare……..
    He would fit Perfectly on the Celtics…… If they had an Elite Rim protector they win that Atlanta series……
    
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    - Posted on: Wed, 05/18/2016 - 3:04pm #1063274
      
      chrispaulwall
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      i agree noel is a great fit, but they still need another scorer alongside IT. bradley and crowder are solid offensively but they need someone they can rely on all the time
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    - Posted on: Wed, 05/18/2016 - 3:04pm #1063395
      
      chrispaulwall
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      i agree noel is a great fit, but they still need another scorer alongside IT. bradley and crowder are solid offensively but they need someone they can rely on all the time
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- Posted on: Tue, 05/17/2016 - 6:09pm #1063090
  
  UnbiasedObserver
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  There is nobody on the Sixers that would truly interest the Celtics besides Okafor. Noel is not a star and the Celtics are done acquiring picks and middling role players , the next trade they make will be for a star. And you said the Sixers won’t trade Okafor so there you have it.
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- Posted on: Tue, 05/17/2016 - 6:51pm #1062995
  
  Dell87
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  Thomas Heid and Barnes would be nice scoring upgrades but would hurt us defensively
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- Posted on: Tue, 05/17/2016 - 6:51pm #1063116
  
  Dell87
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  Thomas Heid and Barnes would be nice scoring upgrades but would hurt us defensively
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Posted on: Tue, 05/17/2016 - 5:46pm #1063075

The Scare Crow Rises
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Now that the dust has settled…
We are bitter division rivals and I am happy to see you all back into the Playoff hunt, the NBA is always better when Boston, LA, Chicago, New York AND PHILADELPHIA are relevent and contending…You guys always do a good job of rebuilding and I’m exited to see where you guys can go from here…
Your greatest asset right now is a Great young Coach, rich history and pasionate fanbase…
The #3 pick and a package of players and picks involving Smart/Young/Rozier should be very tempting to any Team in a Rebuild/Collection of Assets Mode…
I’m in Philadelphia as I said so I don’t think we can make a deal built around Okafor, with his run in with Boston fans in his rookie season it’d be very tricky trading him there…
But What about Nerlens Noel?
Now, I’m not saying Noel is worth all those assets you’ve amassed but He’d be worth a few of those I’d assume…He’s a potential DPotY and if he ever added some finesse and a jump shot ala Ibaka or dare I say KG he could be a Very good player, I’m super high on Noel and don’t even really want to trade him but I’m looking at all options to improve the perimeter in Philadelphia
Noel for #3(Murray) + Young and Rozier(expendable with Hunter and Smart backing up Thomas and Bradley)
Noel and Olynyk downlow with Sullinger adding some scoring off the bench, gives you guys run to go after Barnes at Sf and Buddy Hield at Sg(via trading up using some of those picks from Brooklyn)
PG-Thomas-Smart
Sg-Buddy via trade-Bradley-Hunter
Sf-Barnes via FA-Crowder
Pf-Jerebko-Sullinger
C-Noel-Olynyk
adding a missing piece Pf at the deadline could push them into a nice position going forward(like they’re not already in a great position)

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Posted on: Tue, 05/17/2016 - 5:50pm #1062957

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Jamal Murray may have the upside to be worthy of three, but the Celtics have significant competition at the guard positions currently. Buddy Hield is solid, but I don’t see him becoming spectacular. I imagine Danny Ainge still packages this pick with some players to get someone better.
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Posted on: Tue, 05/17/2016 - 5:50pm #1063078

220
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Jamal Murray may have the upside to be worthy of three, but the Celtics have significant competition at the guard positions currently. Buddy Hield is solid, but I don’t see him becoming spectacular. I imagine Danny Ainge still packages this pick with some players to get someone better.
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Posted on: Tue, 05/17/2016 - 5:58pm #1062961

Mopgrass
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I really think Jaylen Brown is a step above the other guys. Jamal Murray is probably real close, but the Celtics have loads of guards.
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Posted on: Tue, 05/17/2016 - 5:58pm #1063082

Mopgrass
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I really think Jaylen Brown is a step above the other guys. Jamal Murray is probably real close, but the Celtics have loads of guards.
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Posted on: Tue, 05/17/2016 - 6:01pm #1062963

The Goat
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I think they draft Jamal Murray and send him to Philly for Okafor straight up. I cant see a reason why either team wouldn’t do it. Philly will take Ingram or Simmons and will still need a PG, will Boston need a big.
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- Posted on: Tue, 05/17/2016 - 6:31pm #1062979
  
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  I could see the 76ers deal Okafor to the Celtics, but not straight up for anyone available at the 3rd pick. They’d probably have to do better than just that for him.
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- Posted on: Tue, 05/17/2016 - 6:31pm #1063100
  
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  I could see the 76ers deal Okafor to the Celtics, but not straight up for anyone available at the 3rd pick. They’d probably have to do better than just that for him.
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- Posted on: Tue, 05/17/2016 - 6:44pm #1062987
  
  Mopgrass
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  I like this a lot for both teams.
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- Posted on: Tue, 05/17/2016 - 6:44pm #1063108
  
  Mopgrass
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  I like this a lot for both teams.
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- Posted on: Tue, 05/17/2016 - 7:23pm #1063018
  
  celtics are rawesum
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  someone will want Hield or Murray. I prefer Murray because of his age. I really want Okafor but let’s remember that the 76ers will never trade any players unless they get the next ten unprotected first round picks.
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  - Posted on: Wed, 05/18/2016 - 2:44pm #1063272
    
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    Sam Hinkie is gone, I don’t imagine that Bryan Colangelo will be as insane about endlessly acquiring future draft picks. I expect the 76ers will at least do some things that make sense now.
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  - Posted on: Wed, 05/18/2016 - 2:44pm #1063393
    
    220
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    Sam Hinkie is gone, I don’t imagine that Bryan Colangelo will be as insane about endlessly acquiring future draft picks. I expect the 76ers will at least do some things that make sense now.
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- Posted on: Tue, 05/17/2016 - 7:23pm #1063138
  
  celtics are rawesum
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  someone will want Hield or Murray. I prefer Murray because of his age. I really want Okafor but let’s remember that the 76ers will never trade any players unless they get the next ten unprotected first round picks.
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Posted on: Tue, 05/17/2016 - 6:01pm #1063084

The Goat
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I think they draft Jamal Murray and send him to Philly for Okafor straight up. I cant see a reason why either team wouldn’t do it. Philly will take Ingram or Simmons and will still need a PG, will Boston need a big.
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Posted on: Tue, 05/17/2016 - 6:05pm #1062965

CU.LIONS
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Good topic as the 3rd pick in the draft is where the real mystery starts. As a Boston fan I am a bit depressed at not getting a top 2, but real easily we could have had a much lower pick so 3 isn’t that bad. Right now I am leaning on bender because of upside and hope he can surprise and be another Pozingis type talent.
There is no way I believe Boston will or should trade down since they already have 8 picks his year. Don’t know how or who but Boston has to consolidate some of their picks and/or players.
I really wouldn’t mind if Boston just drafted Bender and Thon Maker as high potential versatile bigs, even though it might take a few years to really make an NBA impact. Boston has enough guards as it is now.
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Posted on: Tue, 05/17/2016 - 6:05pm #1062967

UnbiasedObserver
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My goodness the Celtics literally cannot even a get a small lick of lottery luck. EVER! There is nobody the Celtics want at number 3.
Best option is to throw some assets out of the war chest for Cousins. People keep calling Cousins a coach killer when he got along very well with Mike Malone but stupid Kings management ruined it.
With Brad Stevens, Cousins would easily be the superstar the Celtics covet. Third pick, number 16, and Terry Rozier for Cousins is a fair trade. If the Celtics are really desperate they can give the Kings Marcus Smart and the picks. Celtics don’t need more picks they need BETTER PLAYERS. Time to convince the Kings to part with Cousins. The time has come.
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- Posted on: Tue, 05/17/2016 - 6:48pm #1062991
  
  Dell87
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  The number 3, 16, and 23rd pick for Rozier and Young or Hunter.
  Pg Thomas
  SG Young or Hunter
  C Cousins
  Pf sully
  Sf crowder
  I don’t think that’s a championship team but its a start and maybe we could attract one more top flight FA
  
  And try to sign a decent scorer/ wing player to help out Thomas and Cousins
  
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- Posted on: Tue, 05/17/2016 - 6:48pm #1063112
  
  Dell87
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  The number 3, 16, and 23rd pick for Rozier and Young or Hunter.
  Pg Thomas
  SG Young or Hunter
  C Cousins
  Pf sully
  Sf crowder
  I don’t think that’s a championship team but its a start and maybe we could attract one more top flight FA
  
  And try to sign a decent scorer/ wing player to help out Thomas and Cousins
  
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- Posted on: Tue, 05/17/2016 - 7:01pm #1063007
  
  Andv1 Waiting
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  It would be interesting to see Boogie on the celtics especially with a good coach and stable management.
  However it would depend on the how number 1-2 pick go..If Ingram slips due to Dunn surpassing him in workouts(apparently lakers like Dunn) and Simmons went 1st
  or Ingram goes first and Simmons,lets say he refuses to workout for 76ers and has a bad LA workout resulting in Dunn going 2nd slid to number 3.
  I could see there at least being a curtiousy call that the Kings would take from the Celtics however the deal would most likely have to look like this for them to even entertain it…
  Kings give Cousins+ a couple of second rounders and maybe a bad contract
  Celtics give number 3 pick(assuming simmons,ingram still there for them to take),Avery bradley,I think it may work salary wise for Kings-as there is probably a min they have to take back and picks in this draft solely wouldn’t get a deal done, the Number 16 pick and maybe a future top 10 protected 1st rounder in next years draft or the draft after that assuming it wasn’t conveyed by then…
  This deal solely relies on either Ingram or Simmons being there at number 3 otherwise I don’t see the Kings even taking the call.. As Bender,Murray etc wouldn’t have the same pull to get the deal done unfortunately…
  
  However just to give you idea of some offers they have had in the past apparently: The 2nd pick in last years(which was pretty stacked and a lot more star filled than this year) draft + 27 pick and maybe clarkson for Cousins and they said no…So I think it will take a lot to get Cousins unfortunately..
  
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  - Posted on: Tue, 05/17/2016 - 7:34pm #1063030
    
    UnbiasedObserver
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    The Kings are so inept they would be the franchise to not trade Cousins… then he would walk after his contract is up and the Kings get nothing in return.
    I’m from and live in Sacramento and although iam not a Kings fan. (Don’t have a favorite team) I would hate to see DMC leave the Kings after his contract and Sac will literally have nothing. That would sadden me. Might as well get a trove of assets for him instead of him being miserable through the rest of his contract and then leave. Barring the Kings completely turn it around.
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  - Posted on: Tue, 05/17/2016 - 7:34pm #1063150
    
    UnbiasedObserver
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    The Kings are so inept they would be the franchise to not trade Cousins… then he would walk after his contract is up and the Kings get nothing in return.
    I’m from and live in Sacramento and although iam not a Kings fan. (Don’t have a favorite team) I would hate to see DMC leave the Kings after his contract and Sac will literally have nothing. That would sadden me. Might as well get a trove of assets for him instead of him being miserable through the rest of his contract and then leave. Barring the Kings completely turn it around.
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- Posted on: Tue, 05/17/2016 - 7:01pm #1063128
  
  Andv1 Waiting
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  It would be interesting to see Boogie on the celtics especially with a good coach and stable management.
  However it would depend on the how number 1-2 pick go..If Ingram slips due to Dunn surpassing him in workouts(apparently lakers like Dunn) and Simmons went 1st
  or Ingram goes first and Simmons,lets say he refuses to workout for 76ers and has a bad LA workout resulting in Dunn going 2nd slid to number 3.
  I could see there at least being a curtiousy call that the Kings would take from the Celtics however the deal would most likely have to look like this for them to even entertain it…
  Kings give Cousins+ a couple of second rounders and maybe a bad contract
  Celtics give number 3 pick(assuming simmons,ingram still there for them to take),Avery bradley,I think it may work salary wise for Kings-as there is probably a min they have to take back and picks in this draft solely wouldn’t get a deal done, the Number 16 pick and maybe a future top 10 protected 1st rounder in next years draft or the draft after that assuming it wasn’t conveyed by then…
  This deal solely relies on either Ingram or Simmons being there at number 3 otherwise I don’t see the Kings even taking the call.. As Bender,Murray etc wouldn’t have the same pull to get the deal done unfortunately…
  
  However just to give you idea of some offers they have had in the past apparently: The 2nd pick in last years(which was pretty stacked and a lot more star filled than this year) draft + 27 pick and maybe clarkson for Cousins and they said no…So I think it will take a lot to get Cousins unfortunately..
  
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Posted on: Tue, 05/17/2016 - 6:05pm #1063086

CU.LIONS
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Good topic as the 3rd pick in the draft is where the real mystery starts. As a Boston fan I am a bit depressed at not getting a top 2, but real easily we could have had a much lower pick so 3 isn’t that bad. Right now I am leaning on bender because of upside and hope he can surprise and be another Pozingis type talent.
There is no way I believe Boston will or should trade down since they already have 8 picks his year. Don’t know how or who but Boston has to consolidate some of their picks and/or players.
I really wouldn’t mind if Boston just drafted Bender and Thon Maker as high potential versatile bigs, even though it might take a few years to really make an NBA impact. Boston has enough guards as it is now.
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Posted on: Tue, 05/17/2016 - 6:05pm #1063088

UnbiasedObserver
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My goodness the Celtics literally cannot even a get a small lick of lottery luck. EVER! There is nobody the Celtics want at number 3.
Best option is to throw some assets out of the war chest for Cousins. People keep calling Cousins a coach killer when he got along very well with Mike Malone but stupid Kings management ruined it.
With Brad Stevens, Cousins would easily be the superstar the Celtics covet. Third pick, number 16, and Terry Rozier for Cousins is a fair trade. If the Celtics are really desperate they can give the Kings Marcus Smart and the picks. Celtics don’t need more picks they need BETTER PLAYERS. Time to convince the Kings to part with Cousins. The time has come.
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Posted on: Tue, 05/17/2016 - 6:11pm #1062971

nateval
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Could you move the pick for somone like Marc Gasol? Would you want to?
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- Posted on: Tue, 05/17/2016 - 6:15pm #1062973
  
  UnbiasedObserver
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  No. Celtics fans would be VERY upset if they traded for Gasol. He’s getting older rapidly and has been having some health issues these last few seasons. Either Demarcus Cousins, Jimmy Butler or bust.
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  - Posted on: Tue, 05/17/2016 - 9:25pm #1063182
    
    Thenilonator
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    Gasol getting older is less of a risk than it would be taking Demeathead Cousins
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  - Posted on: Tue, 05/17/2016 - 9:25pm #1063062
    
    Thenilonator
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    Gasol getting older is less of a risk than it would be taking Demeathead Cousins
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- Posted on: Tue, 05/17/2016 - 6:15pm #1063094
  
  UnbiasedObserver
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  No. Celtics fans would be VERY upset if they traded for Gasol. He’s getting older rapidly and has been having some health issues these last few seasons. Either Demarcus Cousins, Jimmy Butler or bust.
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Posted on: Tue, 05/17/2016 - 6:11pm #1063092

nateval
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Could you move the pick for somone like Marc Gasol? Would you want to?
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Posted on: Tue, 05/17/2016 - 6:54pm #1063001

CU.LIONS
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Another thing Boston has to consider is who will they go after in Free agency. Obviously KD, but chances at getting him is getting lower and lower. I like Whiteside, but do think Miami will resign him. I like Al Horford and think we can get him, but would it be worth overpaying for him unless Boston is close to a championship run? I’d say no.
Damn this is why I wanted a top 2 pick .(insert angry face here)
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- Posted on: Tue, 05/17/2016 - 7:26pm #1063024
  
  mamadou
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  Just like the rest of us…
  Except we don’t have a great coach, a great crowd, a great crowder, a great history, a hundred picks from the nets, or 60 MD in cap space….
  We ain’t a PO team…nor in the east, either.
  (insert lebron’s face on the back of a bostonian’s jeep, here).
  
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- Posted on: Tue, 05/17/2016 - 7:26pm #1063144
  
  mamadou
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  Just like the rest of us…
  Except we don’t have a great coach, a great crowd, a great crowder, a great history, a hundred picks from the nets, or 60 MD in cap space….
  We ain’t a PO team…nor in the east, either.
  (insert lebron’s face on the back of a bostonian’s jeep, here).
  
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Posted on: Tue, 05/17/2016 - 6:54pm #1063122

CU.LIONS
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Another thing Boston has to consider is who will they go after in Free agency. Obviously KD, but chances at getting him is getting lower and lower. I like Whiteside, but do think Miami will resign him. I like Al Horford and think we can get him, but would it be worth overpaying for him unless Boston is close to a championship run? I’d say no.
Damn this is why I wanted a top 2 pick .(insert angry face here)
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Posted on: Wed, 05/18/2016 - 7:53am #1063267

pokie
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Bender is the obvious choice for positional reasons but I think it will be Dunn. He’s the only real plug-n-play PG in the draft and I think his value will rise. I don’t think anyone taken at three is worth an existing star next season but I can see a lot of movement in the Celtic backcourt on Draft Night. I do like the "Littles for Bigs" swap with the Sixers mentioned above. I think an Embiid for Dunn swap would be very interesting.
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Posted on: Wed, 05/18/2016 - 7:53am #1063147

pokie
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Bender is the obvious choice for positional reasons but I think it will be Dunn. He’s the only real plug-n-play PG in the draft and I think his value will rise. I don’t think anyone taken at three is worth an existing star next season but I can see a lot of movement in the Celtic backcourt on Draft Night. I do like the "Littles for Bigs" swap with the Sixers mentioned above. I think an Embiid for Dunn swap would be very interesting.
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Posted on: Wed, 05/18/2016 - 9:22am #1063169

Al Perez
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1) I’m just happy we didn’t move down in the lottery. It was a kick in the balls getting the 3rd pick but oh well. 2) zero chance lakers take Dunn over Ingram 3.) some of these trades are ridiculous in here lol. 4) if we don’t trade the pick and I don’t think we should it’ll be between Murray, Bender, Hield, or I can see Poetl climbing back up. 5) no we aren’t taking Dunn we don’t need anymore PGs and I would not touch Thon at 3…made me cringe. 6) Thon will probably be there when we pick 16, right around the time when we should of took Giannis over Olynyk; another international man of mystery that was 2 years away from being 2 years away. Only team I think that might swing from him earlier is Phoenix with their second pick at 13. 7) I really don’t want Hield and I don’t know even the slightest thing about Bender. 8) does anybody else see Marquesses Chriss making a huge rise? Idk "something" about him….:) 9) Murray is nice and I like his game but what is he? He’s a 2 not a 1 (more turnovers than assist…eek!!!), he’s crafty but he doesn’t create with a quick first step and he’s streaky sometimes but I do like him as an off ball shooter; I think he’d look better in Minny where hid weaknesses wouldn’t be exposed as much surrounded by the young talent there. 10) Danny Ainge has 5 weeks to finagle a blockbuster trade or we most likely take Bender…yes I’ve seen Butler and Cousins name around and I love both but I do not want to mortgage the future like it is going to take to make that happen….the draft starts at the 3rd pick and the Celtics are on the clock…Danny Ainge it is your move, what do you do?
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Posted on: Wed, 05/18/2016 - 9:22am #1063290

Al Perez
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1) I’m just happy we didn’t move down in the lottery. It was a kick in the balls getting the 3rd pick but oh well. 2) zero chance lakers take Dunn over Ingram 3.) some of these trades are ridiculous in here lol. 4) if we don’t trade the pick and I don’t think we should it’ll be between Murray, Bender, Hield, or I can see Poetl climbing back up. 5) no we aren’t taking Dunn we don’t need anymore PGs and I would not touch Thon at 3…made me cringe. 6) Thon will probably be there when we pick 16, right around the time when we should of took Giannis over Olynyk; another international man of mystery that was 2 years away from being 2 years away. Only team I think that might swing from him earlier is Phoenix with their second pick at 13. 7) I really don’t want Hield and I don’t know even the slightest thing about Bender. 8) does anybody else see Marquesses Chriss making a huge rise? Idk "something" about him….:) 9) Murray is nice and I like his game but what is he? He’s a 2 not a 1 (more turnovers than assist…eek!!!), he’s crafty but he doesn’t create with a quick first step and he’s streaky sometimes but I do like him as an off ball shooter; I think he’d look better in Minny where hid weaknesses wouldn’t be exposed as much surrounded by the young talent there. 10) Danny Ainge has 5 weeks to finagle a blockbuster trade or we most likely take Bender…yes I’ve seen Butler and Cousins name around and I love both but I do not want to mortgage the future like it is going to take to make that happen….the draft starts at the 3rd pick and the Celtics are on the clock…Danny Ainge it is your move, what do you do?
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Posted on: Wed, 05/18/2016 - 3:16pm #1063275

SUPERSONIC DEE
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Kris Dunn is future star the Celtics would be crazy to pass him up just because they have smart n Thomas, Dunn is better than both of them and would be a top 5 pg in the east.
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Posted on: Wed, 05/18/2016 - 3:16pm #1063397

SUPERSONIC DEE
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Kris Dunn is future star the Celtics would be crazy to pass him up just because they have smart n Thomas, Dunn is better than both of them and would be a top 5 pg in the east.
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